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title: "Call for Submissions: Nuit Blanche London 2026"
description: "Open call for large-scale temporary public art installations for Nuit Blanche London 2026. $3,000 stipend. Theme: THIS IS NOT A LANDMARK. Deadline May 29."
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-05"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: London Society of Architects
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/london-society-of-architects
deadline: "2026-05-29"
location: Dundas Street, London, ON, Canada
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compensationRange: $3,000 stipend to support artist fees and materials
disciplines:
  - installation
  - performance
  - sculpture
  - mixed media
  - sound art
  - light art
  - new media
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
  - Mid-career
---

# Call for Submissions: Nuit Blanche London 2026

**Hosted by:** London Society of Architects

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Dundas Street, London, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** May 29, 2026

## About This Program

> "THIS IS NOT A LANDMARK"

Large-scale temporary public art installations for Nuit Blanche London's overnight festival (Sept 19, 2026). Theme 'THIS IS NOT A LANDMARK' invites works that question how public space is defined and used, challenge fixed meanings of place, and reimagine Dundas Street. Welcomes performance, sound, light, and participatory practices across disciplines. Works must be temporary, self-produced, outdoor, free to the public, and accessible. $3,000 stipend for artist fees and materials.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** installation, performance, sculpture, mixed media, sound art, light art, new media
- **Note:** Works must: respond to the theme; be original and temporary; work within an outdoor public urban context; be self-produced and self-funded; be installed for the entire duration of the event; take place on Dundas Street in London ON (between Wellington St and Ridout St N); be free of charge to the public; be accessible to audiences of different abilities and ages; comply with safety standards, City by-laws, and relevant regulations. Site-specific opportunities available at Museum London (front lawn, no ground elements exceeding 6 inches depth) or Seven Socials (interior gallery space).

### Additional Requirements

Completed online application via Google Forms. Supporting materials conveying project vision: examples of past exhibitions, activations, presentations, or installations; for new work, mock-ups, sketches, or tests. May include images, portfolios, and professional CVs.

## Compensation & Benefits

$3,000 stipend to support artist fees and materials

**Includes:** Stipend

Stipend made possible by the Ontario Association of Architects, partner organizations, and private donations. Covers artist fees and materials.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 5, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 29, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 19, 2026
- **Program End:** September 19, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://forms.gle/KBwZKnSLUyzQKHdm7